Sony ICD-UX523/G, ICDUX523/G

About the Menu Function

Table of

Contents

Index

ModelName: ICD-UX522/UX522F/UX523/UX523F

PartNumber: 4-293-033-11

Tabs Menu items

Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/

-: the setting cannot be made)

Stop

mode

Playback

mode

Recording

mode

FM radio

reception

mode*1

FM radio

recording

mode*1

(Display) Calendar - - - -

Display    -

LED - - - -

Backlight - - - -

(IC recorder setting)

Select Memory - - - -

Language - - - -

Date&Time - - - -

Time Display - - - -

Beep - - - -

USB Charge - - - -

Auto Power Off - - - -

Format - - - -

System Information - - - -

(FM radio)*1FM Radio*1- - - -

Auto Preset*1- - - -

DX/LOCAL*1- - -  

Scan Sensitivity*1- - - -

Audio Output*1- - -  

*1 for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only

Contents

Main GB Click! You can direct jump Table of Contents Preparing the recorder Recording Files Playing Files Erasing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide To change the page layout WARNING CAUTION For the customers in China For users in France Page Notice for users Checking the Parts and Controls Page Using the Display Window Display when stopped Newly arriving podcast indication Scene select indic ation File information type indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Track mark indicator Alarm indicator File number Recording mode indicator Protect indicator Display when recording Recording level guide display Display during playback Playback mode indicator Page Display in the HOLD status HOLD indicator Display of the current date and time Current date display Current time display Display during FOLDER selection Tabs Folders Display during MENU operation Menu tabs Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD) To disable the button operations (HOLD status) To enable the button operations Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (AVLS) (For European models only) When AVLS is set to ON When AVLS is set to OFF In the stop or playback mode, select MENU the tab Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer * When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a memory card To remove a memory card Structure of folders and files Page Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Setting the Clock Setting the clock after recharging the battery Setting the clock using the menu To display the current date and time Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window Select MENU the tab Selecting a Folder, File, Tab, and Memory Selecting a folder and a file Selecting a tab Selecting the memory Selecting the memory using the folder selection window Basic Recording About the recording level guide Monitoring the recording Recording Files Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation In the stop mode, select MENU the tab Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Recording a voice note Recording an interview Recording a music performance Page Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values In the stop mode, select MENU the tab Default settings Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function In the stop or recording mode, select MENU To cancel the VOR function Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone Recording from other equipment Select MENU the tab To record without using the synchronized recording function Basic Playback Stopping playback Other operations Display when playing back a file File information Counter information Remaining recording time Changing the Playback Settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function To set the noise cut level In the stop or playback mode, select MENU To cancel the noise cut function To resume normal playback speed Selecting the sound effect In the stop or playback mode, select MENU Page Selecting the playback mode In the stop or playback mode, select MENU Page Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy search) Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) Selecting a Recording Date from the Calendar and Playing Back In the stop or playback mode, select MENU Page Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm In the stop mode, select MENU the tab To change the alarm setting To cancel the alarm setting When the set date and time comes To stop the alarm playback Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Erasing a File To erase a part of a file Erasing All Files in a Folder Select MENU the tab Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder In the stop mode, select MENU the tab To cancel moving the file Copying a file to the other memory Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark Select MENU the tab Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position Select MENU the tab To cancel dividing Dividing a file at all the track mark positions In the stop mode, select MENU the tab To cancel dividing Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name In the stop mode, select MENU the tab Changing a file name In the stop mode, select MENU the tab Protecting a File In the stop mode, select MENU the tab To release protection Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies In the sop mode, select MENU the tab To scan radio frequencies automatically In the stop mode, select MENU the tab Page Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU To stop the automatic presetting Presetting FM radio stations manually In the sop mode, select MENU the tab Erasing preset FM radio stations In the sop mode, select MENU the tab Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU Switching the scanning sensitivity In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones Making Settings for the Menu To return to the previous window To exit the menu mode Menu Settings Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Utilizing Your Computer Structure of folders and files Built-in memory * * * microSD card The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder. Page Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Page System requirements for your computer Operating systems IBM PC/AT or compatible Installing Sound Organizer Page The Sound Organizer window Help The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) The file list of the IC recorder Edit Mode button Using a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise Backup recommendations On using a memory card Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software Hardware environment: Design and specifications IC Recorder section FM radio section (for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. General section Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. The maximum playback time of a music file /number of files Battery life When using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Troubleshooting On the IC recorder operations Power source Charging Operating Recording Playback Editing Clock Display Files Computers FM radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) On the Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Page Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Page Page System Limitations Trademarks Listening for a Lifetime TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS: DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES: CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Index A B C D M N P R S